Railer golfers take 20th at tourney

Tuesday

Apr 30, 2013 at 3:15 AMApr 30, 2013 at 3:15 AM

By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan

HUTCHINSON — The Newton High School boys' golf team took a step backwards Friday at the Hutchinson Invitational at the Carey Park Golf Course. The Railers finished 20th out of 34 teams. Shawnee Mission East and Kapaun-Mt. Carmel tied for first at 294. Dodge City was third at 300, followed by Blue Valley North at 306 and Hutchinson at 309. Newton had a team score of 341. "It was a tough day for us, each of the players had at least one double bogey," Newton coach Joanie Pauls said. "We had one of our highest totals of the year. We had two weather delays and finished the round in a steady rain." Zach Kirby of Dodge City shot a one-under par 70 for top medalist honors. Chase Hanna of Shawnee Mission East and Sam Stevens of Kapaun-Mt. Carmel each had a 71. Newton was led by Dalton Ayers with an 82, followed by Omar Ramos-Thaw with an 83. Cole Rother shot an 85, followed by Alex Rickard with a 90 and Lane Pauls with a 91. "Dalton and Omar both played well for the majority of their rounds and led the team, with 82 and 83.," Joanie Pauls said. "Cole and Alex both had good rounds going, until their last couple holes. The players started having trouble gripping the clubs in the wetter conditions towards the end of the day. Lane had trouble with his driver off the tee and was unable to count on his short game today." Newton plays Thursday at the Winfield Invitational at the Winfield Country Club. "Hopefully we can rebound there," Joanie Pauls said. "Winfield Country Club is a tight course and should be a good test for us heading into post-season."